(guest post by Bob Wells) Oh that feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction from fixing your malfunctioning appliance! There’s nothing else quite like it. Here’s the deal: You’ve run into a problem with your HVAC system, you’ve tried to fix it yourself, and you’re now at wit’s end. No problem, let’s get down to business in […]
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Expand Your House on a Budget
(guest post by Sofia Lockett) Space is an exceptionally sought-after commodity in the real estate world, and if you’re a homeowner looking to sell, you might be wondering how to expand your house on a budget. There are several simple home renovations you can undertake that will add value to your house – or perhaps […]
No More Home Energy Tax Credits for 2017?
Sorting through my tax-return paperwork reminded me to check the IRS website to see what new 2017 Federal tax credits are available that I can share with you fine home-improvers. As it turns out, there isn’t much to report. At the time I post this, the only tax credit listed for home improvement is a […]
Why “Less Is More” When Improving Your Home To Sell
(guest post by Joseph Alongi) There’s a lot of work that goes into selling a home. As one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, you want to make sure that when it comes time to sell your property, you will be able to generate the highest possible amount from your sale. A […]
DIY Landscape Edging
(guest post by Sure-Loc Edging) A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Sure-loc edging adds crisp, clean lines that define the spaces and makes the difference between a good landscape and a great one. Sure-loc Edging Inc was founded in 1992 when the […]
Tax Breaks for 2016
Having recently filed my Federal income taxes, I’m now thinking of ways I can pay the U.S. government less of my earnings next year. My guess is that a lot of you are thinking the same thing. When it comes to home improvement, a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been […]
Selling Your Home? Secure the Best Price with These 5 Updates
(guest post by Mikkie Mills) After several years of saving money, you are finally ready to purchase your dream home. However, you must first sell your current house. In some areas of the country, the chronically sluggish housing market has started to recover. In other parts of the country, home selling prices are still not […]